‘Hiccups’ with Shannon Bridge Crossing flagged by Killaloe rep
“HICCUPS” are causing concern for elected members in East Clare as the Shannon Bridge Crossing nears its completion.
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East Clare ‘seriously depleted’ of Council maintenance staff
*Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) once again flagged the lack of Council staff in East Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward EAST CLARE is “seriously depleted” of maintenance staff working for Clare County Council.
‘I haven’t seen a Garda speed check on East Clare roads in two years’
*East Clare representatives including Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) called for a tougher approach on speeding. Photograph: Eamon Ward. EAST CLARE representatives have lambasted the lack of a Garda presence while hitting out at the repeated instances of speeding on roads from Killaloe to Killanena.
Concern brewing in Broadford as blame game erupts
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: John O’Neill CONCERN is brewing in Broadford at the lack of progress made since its inclusion in a €50m pilot wastewater scheme was announced nine months ago.
Killeen credited as peace broker as Fianna Fáil look to overcome internal disharmony and elect two TDs
*Tony Killeen. Photograph: Joe Buckley EX MINISTER for Defence, Tony Killeen (FF) served as the peace broker as Fianna Fáil members voted in a new officer board of the Comhairle Dáilcheantair as they stressed their intention of healing old wounds and ensuring the party elects two TDs in the next General Election.
Cooney hoovers up new role as Chair of Killaloe MD
*Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) and Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward FRESH FROM concluding his term as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District.
The Electoral Chair: Killaloe Municipal District election outcome analysed
*Cllr Pat Hayes (FF). Photograph: Joe Buckley FOR THE third term in a row, the same five elected representatives have been elected to serve the Killaloe Municipal District.
‘Proudest day of my life’ says Cllr O’Callaghan as he becomes Mayor of Clare
*Cllr Mary Howard (FG) and Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) who were elected Leas Cathaoirleach and Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council respectively. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE’s new Mayor has said his selection as the county’s first citizen was the “proudest day of my life”.
‘Dialogue & honey’ key to a progressive Council – O’Brien
*Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) celebrates his election on the “DIALOGUE and honey” are needed to ensure a cohesive approach among elected members of Clare County Council for the next term.
‘Getting Wiggy with it’ – O’Callaghan hails use of Snapchat & social media for vote increase
*Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) celebrates his election. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ELECTED for a third time, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) received his largest first preference vote and is now among the leading Fianna Fáil contenders to get a twelve month stint as Mayor of Clare during the upcoming Council term.
